Hungarian Christmas Walnut Crescent Cookies (Hókifli) – Don’t Lose This Recipe!

Ingredients:

• 500 g flour
• 250 g butter or lard
• 100 g ground walnuts
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 2–3 tbsp sour cream or milk (if needed)

For coating:

• Powdered sugar (vanilla optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, ground walnuts, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add butter and egg yolks, then knead into a soft dough.
3. Add a little sour cream if needed for smooth texture.
4. Let dough rest for 20–30 minutes.
5. Roll into small crescents (half-moon shapes).
6. Place on baking tray.
7. Bake at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
8. While still warm, roll in powdered sugar.
9. Let cool completely and dust again with sugar if needed.